because it is the fountain head of good deeds...

because it is the fountain head of good deeds, a cause for the perfection of man's personality, and a start for setting him on the right path in life: "...the most honourable among you, in the sight of Allah, is the most pious of you in conduct..." Holy Otjr'an (49:13) The (s.a.w.) said: "...and there is no preference for an Arab over a non-Arab,except in terms of piety." b. Knowledge: The second measure of preference in Islam is knowledge.

Allah, the Exalted says: "...Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have knowledge, to high ranks..." Holy Qur'an (58:11) "...say: Are those who know equal with those who know not?…